Cannibals and Pirates

Cannibals and Pirates

The deep blue sea, glides slowly by,
Soft white clouds, in a light blue sky.
The distant horizon, so far away,
A place where whales and dolphins play.

The sun beats down and warms the soul,
And the ship moves on, with a gentle roll.
Somewhere ahead, too far to see,
A coral island calls to me.

Boy-hood dreams of a calm lagoon,
Star lit nights under a tropic moon,
The sound of surf on a distant reef,
Gentle rain on a palm tree leaf.

Cannibals and pirates, buried treasure tales,
Hurricanes and cyclones, typhoons and gales.
Dusky maidens dancing, warriors having wars,
Shipwrecked sailors all alone, on far off distant shores.

The South Pacific Ocean, which I’d always longed to see,
Is now spread out on all sides and in the middle..there is me.
No cannibals or pirates, just people on a cruise,
Far away from problems, and the worlds depressing news.

So I lie back on my sun-bed, and dream of how it used to be,
When ships were made from forests, and utensils from a tree.
When people lived in harmony, with very little strife,
Before western ways and culture, destroyed a way of life,

©️Martin Silvester 9/10/2019

About the author

Martin Silvester
4930 Up Votes
Not a lot to tell...just an ordinary man...always loved writing but never had the time until now...hope I've got a few years left to write about the million things I would like to get down on paper be it in poetry form or just plain old story telling. Just in case anyone would like me to come along to their group and read a few of my poems live..I would be happy to do so within the confines of Kent or Sussex...I would just need to cover my time and petrol costs...plus a cup of tea and a biscuit. Just email [email protected] To answer some of your questions= ex-army..ex -jackeroo...ex-builder..ex-quite a few other things..still rocking...married...2 + 3 children...7 grandchildren...retired...love custard creams. I have now published my first collection of poems which are now available on Amazon under the title of..LAST APPLE ON THE TREE. The book consists of twenty seven poems covering a wide range of topics and emotions. My second book has just been published and is called A BREEZE IN THE WILLOWS, also available on Amazon. I hope that everyone will get as much enjoyment reading them, as I did writing them.

More from Martin Silvester

My First Valentine
My First Valentine I met you many years ago, And fell in love with you. I thought about you...
Read More
Hooves upon the Tiles
Hooves upon the Tiles I remember Christmas, when I was just a boy, Presents laid beneath a...
Read More
Remember Peter Pan
Remember Peter Pan If we could turn the clock back, To the years when we were small. To...
Read More
Their Best Try
Their Best Try A sunny day in April, just a gentle breeze, I sit quietly on the patio...
Read More
If you enjoyed reading this, show your appreciation to the author with a thumbs up!

Martin Silvester would love your feedback, please leave your comments below:

Loading Comments

Showcase your literature

Not a member?

You need to be a member to interact with Silversurfers. Joining is free and simple to do. Click the button below to join today!

Click here if you have forgotten your password
Click here to visit the showcase home page